CVI Tech Internship

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance / Student loan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital offers a 12‑month Interventional Technologist Training Program designed to develop highly skilled technologists who support vascular, cardiac, body, and neuro procedures. Graduates progress to Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist roles assisting physicians in diagnostic and interventional cases.

The program emphasizes sterile technique, radiation safety, hemodynamic monitoring, and image-guided procedures, with a strong clinical pathway and on‑site training in a

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's or Associate in health sciences, EMT or Paramedic license.
• 12‑month program with didactic education, skills-lab development, and hands-on training.
• Experience with sterile technique and radiation safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Support patient care and equipment management before, during and after interventions.
• Monitor and respond to patient status and safety in the interventional suite.

Skills

Sterile technique

Radiation safety

Hemodynamic monitoring

Image-guided procedures

Interventional procedures support

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Associate degree in health sciences

EMT Certification

Paramedic License

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General- Interventional Technologist Training ProgramThe Interventional Technologist Training Program is designed to develop highly skilled technologists who support a wide range of minimally invasive procedures across vascular, cardiac, body, and neuro specialties. This structured program provides foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and guided clinical exposure to prepare individuals for a career in advanced procedural care.Upon successful on-boarding into the program, participants are hired as Cardiovascular Invasive Technologists. In this role, the technologist begins training to support and assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures while progressively acquiring the advanced skill set required in a modern interventional environment.A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional who assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, ensuring accuracy, safety, and high-quality patient care. Working closely with patients, physicians, and the care team, this role utilizes specialized equipment to help diagnose and treat vascular, cardiac, body, and neuro disease. Under the direction of a qualified physician, the technologist performs baseline assessments, monitors patient responses during procedures, and serves as a first assistant for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.Through the Interventional Technologist Training Program, new CVITs gain comprehensive experience in the principles of sterile technique, radiation safety, hemodynamic monitoring, image-guided procedures, and patient care before, during, and after interventions. This intentional pathway creates a strong clinical foundation while building competency in increasingly complex minimally invasive procedures.This 12-month specialized training program is designed to build a strong pipeline of ARRT-certified individuals and prepare them for advanced minimally invasive procedures. This program provides comprehensive didactic education, skills-lab development, and hands-on training within one of the region’s most robust interventional suites, spanning vascular, body radiology, and neuro interventions. The program schedule is Monday–Thursday from 0730–1700, with on-call requirements beginning in the second quarter of training. Participants will gain foundational competencies required to safely and confidently assist across multiple interventional modalities.Upon successful completion, graduates will be prepared to advance into the Interventional Technologist role, performing complex diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures while supporting patient care, equipment management, and departmental quality initiatives. This program offers a unique opportunity to grow your career, expand your skill set, and join a team committed to excellence in minimally invasive care.Required: Must have one of the following- Bachelors or Associates in health sciences, EMT or Paramedic LicenseWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.90 - $50.52 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.